To follow up on Joe Trezza's email, there were at least 65 and more likely 80 cave Swallows. Yes I said 80. One flock had at least 50 birds. The other had 15-20 and there were birds flying between them. The flock was quickly forming and breaking up and dispersing, only to reappear minutes later. They are being seen over the pond as you enter off of Sharrott Avenue. This entrance is very close to Hylan Boulevard. For those not familiar, this is basically across the street and behind Mt. loretto unique area.
Major kudos to Seth Wollney an Dave Eib, who were the original finders of the flock of 30 yesterday. Hard to believe seeing so many, after being the finder of NY States 2nd Cave Swallow some time in the late 90's. what a difference 15 years makes. Isaac Grant Senior Loan Officer -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
